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Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. When the lungs are attacked by a virus, the damage doesn’t stop there. The body’s natural defenses cause inflammation while fighting the virus, often leaving lasting problems. Studying mice and lung organoids, a team of Harvard Medical School researchers has…

During his Class Day remarks earlier this year, Harvard Medical School Dean George Q. Daley made a promise to the newly minted MDs and DMDs gathered on the HMS Quad: “Harvard Medical School will always seek the truth, veritas — it is our motto.” Now, the School is underscoring that commitment in both words and bricks and mortar. In recognition of new philanthropic support for its highest priorities, HMS is renaming the New Research Building (NRB) as the Veritas Science Center (VSC). Get more HMS news “I’m enormously grateful for the opportunity to infuse our scientific community with essential…

Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. A group of nerve cells known for their role in detecting chemical irritation, tissue damage, heat, and pressure now emerge as critical defenders against the worst ravages of the flu caused by an overactive immune response, according to new research by…

Work described in this story was made possible in part by federal funding supported by taxpayers. At Harvard Medical School, the future of efforts like this — done in service to humanity — now hangs in the balance due to the government’s decision to terminate large numbers of federally funded grants and contracts across Harvard University. Artificial intelligence-designed proteins may be able to boost production of immune cells, particularly T cells that fight cancer and harmful infections, according to new research out of Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital. The work…